Which of the following individuals with a heart valve disorder is susceptible to developing the complication of fluid volume excess?
a. An 18-year-old female taking warfarin (Coumadin)
b. A 27-year-old male on atenolol (Tenormin)
c. A 44-year-old male taking amoxicillin (Amoxil)
d. A 68-year-old female on digoxin (Lanoxin)
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ANS: D
Older adults generally would be more likely to experience the complication of fluid volume excess due to aging changes and less cardiac reserve. None of the listed medications are expected to cause fluid volume retention.
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